Quad #1 - 3 Gal
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Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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3 Gallons |
1.105 |
1.024 |
10.64 |
29.38 |
24.08 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Author:
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Boil
Size: 4.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.07 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.75 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/23/2016 6:29 AM |
Notes: I miscalculated on this recipe, originally using the default "Dried Malt Extract - Pilsen" drop-down selection which assumed 42 ppg instead of the 45 ppg of the Briess Pilsen DME I used. This was enough to kick the O.G well up from the original 1.099. Measured O.G. was 1.107.
Fermentation at ~70° took about 4-5 days to complete. FG: 1.017, 84% attenuation -> 11.8%-13.1% ABV (I might recommend 5 lbs of DME next time).
Primed with 3.5 oz of corn sugar *and* ~1/2 packet of reconstituted T-58. |
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PB&J Sour
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Berliner Weisse
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5 Gallons |
1.058 |
1.007 |
6.64 |
11.3 |
8.71 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 5.91 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.053 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.75 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 75 ° F |
Priming Method: co2 |
Priming Amount: 13.55 psi |
Creation
Date: 4/24/2024 3:06 PM |
Notes: Add Safale yeast day ~4-5 if hit desired pH
OG Refractometer 1.058
6%
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Egg Nog Imperial Cream Ale
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Holiday/Winter Special Spiced Beer
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6.25 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.01 |
8.12 |
48.14 |
5.09 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.06 |
Efficiency: 61 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 12/31/2019 7:48 PM |
Notes: ================================
12/22/2021
follow up notes. adding volume to the batch size to account for the 2ndary addition of lactose and nutmeg mixture of approx 0.75 gallon, bringing abv down to about 8.1%. It still doesnt taste like an 8% beer but 8 is probably more accurate than 9.
if and when you rebrew you will prob need to adjust the pre and post boil numbers.
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12/19/2021
final notes - beer turned out great! i think still could use more nutmeg, the color was pretty good - mostly yellow to golden. the body was nice, on the thin side for a hefty beer but that was sort of the intent and it worked well. vanilla came through nice. pretty sweet but not too sweet imo.
still didnt take another FG of the final beer or adjust OG calculations for the added lactose volume. calculator says over 9 that is definitely wrong. it really does not taste or feel like it could be 8% so if I had to guess I would say its probably 7% or 7.5% at most.
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12/3/2021
not sure whats going on with FG. Got a reading at 1.010 dont understand how that is possible with the lactose.
Tasted not very sweet or nutmeggy so I added another 1/2lb lactose and 1.5tsp nutmeg to some water into the keg before transfer. that will dilute the beer a little from these numbers.
beer tastes really thin bodied. Not sure if I like the thin body since that was what I was aiming for? or if it needs to be beefed up with more malt, and maybe reduce the sugar.
Light light color almost too light. It does look like a cream ale, I was picturing more of a yellow, but this is like transluscent bud light / cream ale yellow.
Beer has nutmeg sediment floating around. Next time consider fresh crushed nutmeg in bigger chunks that way you can filter it out.
The beer tastes pretty good though overall. It could probably be sweeter, again with maybe more base malt and less sugar.
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11/19/2021
Brew day boosting warrior to boost ibu from 30 to 46ish .bu to gu seems really low especially with lactose
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11/17/2021
brew day update. got RO water and added some salts to the recipe for light colored and malty profile. i think it wouldve been fine with tap but i was worried about the beer coming out orange which has been happening with some of my ipas using tap only...
the ph is a little low because i already have acid malt in the grist. i think its mixed in so too late to remove it.
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11/7/2021
since egg nog many times is mixed with bourbon, bourbon oak aged version of this wouldnt be off the table....
maybe taste/can half or 2/3 of the batch from the keg then add the oak to the rest...?
--nutmeg discussion--
note that freshly ground nutmeg is not the same by weight/flavor as preground. grating 2 1/2 nutmeg seems like a PITA but im worried about messing up the conversion to preground so i may just do it that way?
"There is no exact standard of conversion between fresh and preground, but to give you an idea, you might only need 1/4 tsp of freshly ground nutmeg where you might need a whole teaspoon of preground – and you’ll probably get more flavor from that 1/4-tsp." from https://bakingbites.com/2009/08/whole-vs-freshly-ground-nutmeg/
that makes me think that 2 1/2 fresh ground nutmeg is really a ton...?
confusingly, my pumpkin ale uses 6 grams pumpkin pie spice. northern brewer winter spiced ale uses 0.5oz mulling spice which is 141g but i think those are whole spices. another winter warmer recipe im seeing is 1 1/4 teaspoon total spices including 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
calculator showing 0.25oz nutmeg (which is how much is used in many pumpkin ales is about 7.1 g) that is close to what i use for pumpkin but it might be too powerful for just nutmeg so lets go with something a little lower like 3 or 4g.
it should be easy enough to measure it in grams but in case you want to just use teaspoons : 1tsp nutmeg is 2.37g so 4/2.37 = 1.68 tsp i.e. 1 3/4 teaspoon
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10/28/2021
adding a bit of cane sugar to cut down on base malt just thinking that we want to keep it light colored..? can go against the body thickness of the beer but we are using the flaked barley and oats and we could mash higher for a higher FG? At the same time there is the lactose so we dont want it to come out too too sweet.
noticing high pH so adding some acid malt.
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update 12/31/2019 : combining egg nog stout and blonde stout recipes to create this new blonde egg nog ale which i think would aesthetically be more accurate, and less similar to GBS.
for this im going for like a light colored sweet lactose ale, like imperial cream ale crossed with barley/wheatwine, but adding thick body adjuncts as well like a NEIPA. consider adding wheat.
original stout recipe here : https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/578314
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update 11/26/2018 : there is an egg nog milk stout recipe in brooklyn brew shop's beer making book. it calls for 2 1/2 whole nutmegs (grated), 1 lb lactose, and 3 (!) vanilla beans.
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update 11/25/2018 : not sure the original thoughts here but
i think we would need to add vanilla bean, nutmeg and possibly cinnamon. would this be significantly different than GBS? obviously no ginger, but seems similar. adding british ale yeast just thinking maybe i could then piggy back the yeast and make a barleywine, but might be too roastey to reuse....
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working recipe from left hand milk stout clone : https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/left-hand-milk-stout-clone/
needs scaling for higher abv |
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IPA
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Imperial IPA
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21 Litres |
1.083 |
1.015 |
9.57 |
108.27 |
5.19 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 26.75 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.065 |
Efficiency: 60 |
Mash Thickness: 2.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 19 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/8/2018 6:37 PM |
Notes: |
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Brewdog Elvis Juice 15L BIAB
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American Pale Ale
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10 Litres |
1.061 |
1.011 |
6.53 |
54.98 |
11.62 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 14 Litres |
Boil Time: 75 |
Boil Gravity: 1.043 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 20 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 11/27/2017 4:43 AM |
Notes: |
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The Dark Side Wheat
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Weizenbock
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6.5 Gallons |
1.071 |
1.011 |
7.82 |
27.58 |
21.56 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 8.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.054 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/24/2016 7:35 AM |
Notes: |
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CRIS - Cranked Russian Imperial Stout
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Russian Imperial Stout
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5.5 Gallons |
1.107 |
1.016 |
11.98 |
50.92 |
32.63 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Author:
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Backyard Brews
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.079 |
Efficiency: 55 |
Mash Thickness: 1.5 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 72 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/10/2014 2:36 PM |
Notes: |
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Kjeller 5 American Strong Wheat 25l
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American Light Lager
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25 Litres |
1.064 |
1.011 |
6.99 |
48.73 |
4.76 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 28 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.057 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 18 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/22/2016 12:51 PM |
Notes: |
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Modulus Hoperand
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American IPA
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20 Litres |
1.068 |
1.016 |
6.8 |
72.06 |
16.52 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 25 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.055 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: 2.9 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 21 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/6/2016 8:37 PM |
Notes: |
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TRIPAAA
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Imperial IPA
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5.5 Gallons |
1.091 |
1.015 |
9.97 |
124.73 |
9.42 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 6.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.056 |
Efficiency: 75 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/22/2015 6:04 AM |
Notes: |
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Test
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Eisbock
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21 Litres |
1.083 |
1.021 |
8.22 |
0.41 |
11.59 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 11 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.159 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 7/21/2015 8:02 AM |
Notes: |
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MA Belgian Bruin
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Belgian Specialty Ale
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1000 Litres |
16.962 |
3.829 |
7.16 |
22.77 |
19.09 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 1130 Litres |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 15.1 |
Efficiency: 90 |
Mash Thickness: 3.2 |
Sugar
Scale: Plato |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 1.25 |
Primary
Temp: 23 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 5/27/2015 4:37 PM |
Notes: |
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Date With The Devil
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Specialty Beer
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5 Gallons |
1.074 |
1.023 |
6.72 |
45.9 |
23.27 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 90 |
Boil Gravity: 1.049 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 1.25 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 2/26/2015 3:40 PM |
Notes: |
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"Meet At Geare's" IPA
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American IPA
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5 Gallons |
1.072 |
1.02 |
6.81 |
80.5 |
8.15 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.119 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 68 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/6/2015 6:34 PM |
Notes: -Add all steeping grains in a grain bag, steep for 30 minutes, don't exceed 165 degrees.
-Take out grain bag, get up to boil then add extract/sugar |
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Agave Wheat Dark
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American Wheat Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.048 |
1.011 |
4.79 |
36.96 |
12.69 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 3 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.074 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Partial Mash |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: 70 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 1/30/2016 4:26 PM |
Notes: |
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Coors Light
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American Light Lager
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21 Litres |
1.045 |
1.012 |
4.26 |
15.25 |
4.55 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 11.35 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.082 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 15 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 9/3/2016 1:12 AM |
Notes: |
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75 Cent Scottish
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Scottish Export 80/-
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5.5 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.009 |
4.99 |
19.88 |
13.79 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.034 |
Efficiency: 68 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: 66 ° F |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/8/2015 6:50 AM |
Notes: Brewed on March 7th 2015 at Jesse Kings garage
OG - 1.046 |
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Small Batch Super Sour
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Belgian Pale Ale
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1 Gallons |
1.047 |
1.012 |
4.59 |
3.24 |
4.5 °L
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1.4K |
2 |
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Boil
Size: 1 Gallons |
Boil Time: 20 |
Boil Gravity: 1.047 |
Efficiency: 35 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: Extract |
Pitch Rate: N/A |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 3/7/2015 10:39 PM |
Notes: Pitched dregs of one Almanac Blueberry Reserve. |
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Busch Light Apple Clone
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Clone Beer
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5.5 Gallons |
1.042 |
1.01 |
4.09 |
11.29 |
7.67 °L
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1.4K |
1 |
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Boil
Size: 7.5 Gallons |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.033 |
Efficiency: 65 |
Mash Thickness: N/A |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: BIAB |
Pitch Rate: 0.35 |
Primary
Temp: N/A |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/22/2021 6:39 PM |
Notes: |
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123 Guila Own Ale Maltes
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Trappist Single
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27 Litres |
1.047 |
1.014 |
4.35 |
19.77 |
5.2 °L
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1.4K |
0 |
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Boil
Size: 31 Litres |
Boil Time: 60 |
Boil Gravity: 1.041 |
Efficiency: 70 |
Mash Thickness: 3.65 |
Sugar
Scale: Specific Gravity |
Brew
Method: All Grain |
Pitch Rate: 0.5 |
Primary
Temp: 22 ° C |
Priming Method: N/A |
Priming Amount: N/A |
Creation
Date: 6/28/2021 3:35 PM |
Notes: lama t 58
efici~encia; tirei 5 litros antes de colocar o acurcar pra fazer starter da próxima lager |
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